MPN Gear Chat • Tom Brislin/Kansas

Kansas keyboardist Tom Brislin takes Music Player Network's David Bryce on a tour of the rig he's using for their 40th Anniversary Point Of Know Return tour.

[@smitlag]

Kansas's original rig wasn't overly complicated although they were clever at arranging whom played what. Not to forget Robbie's violin on the top of that wall of sound. Steve's rig was the Hammond, Arp Solina and Pro Soloist stacked on top of each other. But he also played vibes and misc percussion. His rig needed to be handstand worthy. Kerry's side of the stage allowed him full access to the front when on guitar but allowed the audience to see his keyboard playing. He had that Yamaha electric grand either CP-70 or 80 a Minimoog on top. On his other side a Hohner D6 clavinet, Arp Omni and that Korg PS 3200 beast. People often confused that for an Arp 2600 since it's similar appearance. It was a rare and early poly synth. I used to call those type rigs "roadies nightmares". Bad back in waiting. All keyboardists back then were plagued with electric pianos that sounded little like a real piano. It's often remarkable how incredibly lush the sounds were given the limits of that technology. The average workstation today has hundreds of sounds that can be split, layered, triggered via midi despite not looking as huge on stage. Great interview and Kansas is still creating awesome music.

[@paulmouradjian6045]

It is a pleasure to see two guys talking shop. Well Done gentleman!

[@davidbryce1050]

Thanks, Paul!!

[@ChristianMartirano]

Great job Dave!! Love you brother Tom!!

[@davidbryce1050]

Thank you, Chris!!!

[@Chgolandfisher]

I've been wondering what's in the rig for a long time. Thank you so much!

[@georgebarabas]

Awesome! Thanks for this vid

[@davidbryce1050]

Our pleasure! Thanks, George!

[@lauraward335]

What an amazing talent! It was great to meet you Tom Friday in Tulsa! See you in Tucson! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@evankeal]

Amazing interview!!!

[@davidbryce1050]

Thank you, Evan! We really had fun doing it…

[@novachord1]

Great interview, guys!!

[@davidbryce1050]

Thanks, Roger!

[@jsb_music]

Great interviewer, excellent questions.

[@musicplayernetwork2950]

Thank you kindly!

[@micheliodice686]

Dave! Love it!

[@musicplayernetwork2950]

Thanks, Mike!

[@ProckGnosis]

Tom, you forgot your Andromeda A6! But you're semi-redeemed with the Moog Voyager